Mote

Depicted as a small mound (diam. c. 15m) described as a 'Moat' on the 1840 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and as the site of a Mote on the 1926 ed. It gave the name Móta to the townland, which is recorded in the Civil Survey (1654-6) (Simington 1942, 50). Situated at the E end of a small E-W ridge in an area overgrown with scrub and c. 160m from the S shore of Dungarvan Harbour. A small quarry (dims. of base 6.5m N-S; 16m E-W; max. D 1.5m) with upcast is on the site. Shanacloon church (WA036-008601-) is c. 140m to the SW. Simington, R. C. (ed.) (1942) The Civil Survey AD 1654-1656, vi, the County of Waterford. Irish Manuscripts Commission. Dublin. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 6th October, 2011 Compiled by: Michael Moore

A possible early medieval ringfort, indicated by its circular form and the term 'Mote,' suggesting a defensive or habitation site. Its local significance is reflected in the naming of the townland.